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AFC Fight Night 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 3927 p4p, 425 weight class) and Barry Reaves (ranked 3929 p4p, 424 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Reaves!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Reaves is predictable there
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reaves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reaves off to one side.
Reaves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaves.
Reaves throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Reaves is quick to defend against it.
Jones tries to clinch but Reaves moves out of range.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaves.
Jones looks to land a combination. Reaves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Barry Reaves has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Jones catches Reaves right on the button with a cross.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reaves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reaves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones has control of Reaves's left arm, preventing Reaves from doing any damage.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Reaves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Reaves has control of the leg.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Reaves from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to kick Reaves off but Reaves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones wants to control but Reaves is keeping busy.
Jones wants to improve his position but Reaves is controlling well.
Reaves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reaves.
Reaves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaves is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Reaves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones wants to sweep here but Reaves controlling him for the moment.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reaves tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reaves doesn't seem bothered though.
Reaves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
As Reaves tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Reaves manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones rushes Reaves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Reaves.
Reaves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Reaves's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reaves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reaves tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Reaves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reaves defends well and Jones ends up having to push Reaves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reaves throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Reaves rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reaves jumps guard.
Reaves working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Reaves from improving his position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves trying to control here.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones prevents Reaves from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones moves to take his opponent's back.
Reaves wants to escape the position.
Reaves just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Even with his hooks in, Jones manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaves is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
Daniel Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to control but Reaves is keeping busy.
Reaves tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reaves manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Reaves.
Reaves is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reaves keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones cracks the inside of Reaves's front leg.
Reaves shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reaves's waist but Reaves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reaves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Reaves.
Reaves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Reaves controlling him for the moment.
Reaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reaves wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Reaves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reaves pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Daniel Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Reaves tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reaves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reaves takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reaves up against the cage.
Reaves jumps guard but Jones stands there with Reaves around his waist. Reaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves letting Jones take a breather here.
Reaves is struggling to control the position.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Reaves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Reaves misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Reaves.
Jones dives in and grabs Reaves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reaves pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Reaves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reaves dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reaves feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Reaves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones pushes Reaves off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reaves avoids the head kick by Jones.
Reaves throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Reaves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tries to clinch there but Reaves circles away.
Reaves moves into the clinch.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Reaves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaves looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reaves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones has his foot on Reaves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reaves works his way back into a safe position though.
Reaves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to stand but Reaves is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Reaves is out of range.
Reaves misses with a low kick.
Reaves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Reaves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones pushes Reaves off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manel Kape (ranked 7975 p4p, 620 weight class) and Cain Alvarado (ranked 24243 p4p, 697 weight class). Cain Alvarado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manel Kape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kape shoots in for a takedown but Alvarado shows good takedown defense.
Alvarado cracks a nice hook into Kape's ribs.
Kape moves out of range as Alvarado throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Alvarado.
Kape closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarado did well to prevent Kape getting side control.
Alvarado manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarado swinging wildly here.
Alvarado throws a front kick aimed at Kape's knee but Kape avoids it well.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that Kape avoids nicely.
Kape moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarado sizes up Kape with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kape throws a combination that misses
and Alvarado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarado gets tackled into the cage by Kape. Kape maintains the clinch.
Kape drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kape tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarado just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manel Kape. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kape manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarado stands and throws Kape's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alvarado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kape is trying to improve his position.
Alvarado swings around for an armbar but Kape sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarado's guard.
Kape controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kape doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kape manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kape gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kape throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Alvarado to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Alvarado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarado throws a push kick but Kape slaps the foot to one side.
Kape throws a big shot that misses.
Cain Alvarado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarado looks to land a combination but Kape avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarado.
Kape avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kape takes the fight into the clinch.
Kape prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
Kape manages to break the clinch.
Kape moves into the clinch.
Kape gets control of Alvarado's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kape will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kape looking for a sweep. Not yet Kape, not yet.
Alvarado looking to pass the guard.
Kape has his foot on Alvarado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarado works his way back into a safe position though.
Kape is breathing heavily.
Alvarado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kape throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kape dives on top into guard.
Alvarado has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kape should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alvarado has tightened it up now! Kape should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cain Alvarado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Hermosa (ranked 3928 p4p, 405 weight class) and Donald Markham (ranked 22843 p4p, 698 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Hermosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Markham!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markham fakes the leg kick and cracks Hermosa in the body.
Markham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermosa.
Markham flicks out a counter leg kick but Hermosa steps away.
Markham looks for a takedown but Hermosa sprawls well.
Markham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markham leaves Hermosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Hermosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markham clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham jumps guard but Hermosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Markham jumps guard but Hermosa stands there with Markham around his waist. Markham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hermosa looking for a takedown.
Markham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hermosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermosa is looking to clinch.
Markham closes the distance and clinches.
Hermosa can't break the clinch.
Markham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hermosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Markham jumps into guard, dragging Hermosa to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markham is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermosa wants to improve his position but instead Markham has moved into half guard.
Hermosa wants to control but Markham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markham not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markham is thwarting Hermosa's attempts to control the position.
Markham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markham moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hermosa.
Hermosa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Markham decides to stand back up. Markham steps back and let's Hermosa get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hermosa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hermosa is looking to control Markham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermosa avoid being mounted?
Hermosa is refusing to be controlled, as Markham sits in half guard.
Markham trying to mount his opponent but Hermosa defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa wants to control but Markham is keeping busy.
Hermosa wants to improve his position but Markham is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Markham is looking to advance position but Hermosa won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markham shoots in and gets a takedown into Hermosa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Markham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markham scores with a head kick.
Markham goes for a double leg but Hermosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermosa continues to drive forward.
Markham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hermosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Markham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hermosa is wriggling around but Markham manages to pass to half guard.
Markham tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hermosa controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa strikes from the bottom but Markham passes into mount!
Hermosa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermosa wants to control but Markham is having none of it.
Markham breaks from Hermosa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Markham avoids the attempt from Hermosa to control.
Hermosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hermosa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa is squirming around, avoiding Markham's attempts to control the action.
Markham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donald Markham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markham is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hermosa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Markham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hermosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markham landing strikes from the mount and Hermosa is in trouble!
Hermosa is rocked!
Markham looking to isolate an arm here. Hermosa doesn't see it coming and as Markham extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Markham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Markham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Malikoic (ranked 4461 p4p, 512 weight class) and Julio Silva (ranked 22314 p4p, 851 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Malikoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malikoic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malikoic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malikoic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malikoic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malikoic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malikoic stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Silva has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Malikoic manages to get his head free but now Silva has transitioned to an armbar! Malikoic grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Silva! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Bonnano (ranked 3838 p4p, 173 weight class) and Gabriel Ward (ranked 8644 p4p, 305 weight class). Gabriel Ward is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Bonnano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ward!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonnano.
Bonnano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.
Ward gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bonnano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonnano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonnano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonnano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonnano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonnano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonnano lands a couple of elbows.
Bonnano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bonnano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonnano defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnano is stalling in the full guard.
Bonnano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonnano content to stall in guard here.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bonnano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward looking to control.
Ward working for a triangle but Bonnano defends it easily.
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonnano defends well.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonnano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bonnano stands up and waves to Ward to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward dives in and grabs Bonnano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonnano pushes down on Ward's head and hops out.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Ward scores with a four punch combination!
Bonnano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonnano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonnano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bonnano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonnano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonnano in particular looking to stall.
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonnano slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to control Bonnano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Bonnano prevents Ward from improving his position.
Bonnano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Ward will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonnano misses with the combination.
Bonnano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ward connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonnano scrambles back to his feet.
Bonnano drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bonnano pushes his legs off easily.
Bonnano postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonnano passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnano controlling the action here.
Bonnano seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.
Ward wants to improve his position but Bonnano is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonnano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward has hold of Bonnano's hands but Bonnano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Bonnano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonnano is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Bonnano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonnano lands a nice short elbow.
Bonnano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonnano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bonnano stands up from Ward's guard - Bonnano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bonnano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonnano.
Bonnano gets a double leg takedown into Ward's guard.
Bonnano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonnano has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Bonnano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward keeping full guard, as Bonnano tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Bonnano dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Bonnano shows good takedown defense.
Bonnano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bonnano forces his way into half guard.
Bonnano not doing much here.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Bonnano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnano is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Bonnano stalling.
Bonnano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonnano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonnano is controlling the pace.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward tries to roll over but Bonnano keeps him under control.
Bonnano stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonnano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonnano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ralph Bonnano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward tries to roll over but Bonnano keeps him under control.
Ward trying to control but Bonnano postures up.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonnano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ward trying to control but Bonnano postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonnano pulls his head out easily.
Bonnano stands up out of the half guard.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonnano.
Bonnano is looking for a counter combo.
Ward has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonnano moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonnano lands a takedown into guard.
Bonnano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Bonnano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Bonnano seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Bonnano there.
Well, if Bonnano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ward taking some punishment here, with Bonnano in his half guard.
Ward won't allow Bonnano to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Ward tries to roll over but Bonnano keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Bonnano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonnano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Bonnano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bison (ranked 2576 p4p, 276 weight class) and Trevor Young (ranked 2924 p4p, 317 weight class). Trevor Young has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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154 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Young!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bison has managed to clinch.
Bison lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Young tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Young stalling in the clinch.
Bison stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Young wants a takedown.
Young is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bison is defending well.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Young.
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bison avoids it.
Bison taking a breather.
Young avoiding damage as Bison throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off.
Young is looking to control Bison's arms but Bison gets an underhook and turns him. Now Young has his back to the cage.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but Bison won't allow it.
Bison working Young over with knees to the body.
Bison scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to circle away but Bison has him pinned against the cage.
Bison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bison scores with a knee to the head.
Young takes an elbow to the temple.
Bison stalling against the cage.
Bison taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Bison.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bison moves into range and clinches up with Young.
Bison lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Bison.
Bison prevents the takedown attempt.
Bison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Young looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bison scores a nice knee to the body.
Bison scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bison with a knee to the head.
Bison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bison lands a damaging elbow.
Bison lands a nice knee to the body.
Bison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Young takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
Young is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison crunches a lovely knee into Young's ribcage.
Bison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bison lands an elbow just above Young 's eye.
Young tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bison lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Young's face.
Young is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Bison finish him?
Bison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Bison lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Bison.
Bison has Young pushed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands a knee to the body.
Bison controlling the action here for a moment.
Bison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Young takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bison scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bison.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bison working Young over with knees to the body.
Bison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Bison has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bison.
Bison's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bison lands with a right and another and another! Young is in big trouble! Bison lands again and this time it's lights out for Young! A quality knockout there for Bison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Bison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Rumper (ranked 1778 p4p, 239 weight class) and Viktor Mikhailov (ranked 2967 p4p, 374 weight class). The key to victory for Todd Rumper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todd Rumper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikhailov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rumper moves into the clinch.
Mikhailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rumper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhailov misses with a takedown attempt - Rumper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rumper takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rumper is looking to control Mikhailov's arms but Mikhailov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rumper has his back to the cage.
Mikhailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikhailov shoots in and drives through. Rumper sprawls well.
Todd Rumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mikhailov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rumper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov tries to avoid it but Rumper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhailov to the ground. Mikhailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rumper but Rumper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhailov but Mikhailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumper has managed to clinch.
Mikhailov breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Rumper.
Mikhailov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumper can pounce on him.
Rumper shoots for a double leg takedown but Mikhailov sprawls well. He's pushed Rumper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mikhailov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhailov wants to get up but he can't break Rumper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mikhailov stays in close to Rumper's body and controls the position.
Mikhailov wants to pass the guard but Rumper is keeping the position.
Rumper wants to sweep here but Mikhailov controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rumper is trying to control the position but Mikhailov postures up.
Rumper managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Rumper with that takedown attempt.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown but Rumper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikhailov misses with a low kick as Rumper jumps back.
Rumper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mikhailov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rumper avoids it really well and circles away.
Rumper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumper fails to land the takedown.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikhailov throws a front kick aimed at Rumper's knee but Rumper avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Mikhailov. No joy for Rumper on that attempt.
Mikhailov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumper moves in looking to clinch but Mikhailov pushes him off.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mikhailov sprawls well. Mikhailov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhailov tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Mikhailov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rumper tries to clinch there but Mikhailov circles away.
Mikhailov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rumper tries to clinch
and Mikhailov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses.
Rumper shoots for a takedown but Mikhailov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rumper.
Rumper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Mikhailov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
As Mikhailov looks to move away, Rumper throws a big counter combo but Mikhailov just gets out of the way.
Rumper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd Rumper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhailov moves into range and clinches up with Rumper.
Mikhailov prevents a body shot from Rumper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikhailov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mikhailov pulls Rumper in close to prevent any damage.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhailov working a defensive guard but Rumper passes into half guard.
Rumper throws a strike but Mikhailov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rumper is working Mikhailov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rumper wants to stand but Mikhailov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rumper wants to pass the guard but Mikhailov is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rumper passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rumper wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping him busy.
Rumper prevents Mikhailov from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumper is taking a breather. Mikhailov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rumper stops Mikhailov from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mikhailov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rumper's guard.
Rumper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mikhailov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rumper is proving hard to escape from.
Rumper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rumper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov stopping the sweep attempt from Rumper.
Mikhailov passes Rumper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mikhailov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rumper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mikhailov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rumper is controlling Mikhailov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rumper blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
Rumper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rumper fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikhailov with the counter takedown but Rumper avoids it easily.
Rumper lands with a right hand.
Mikhailov blocks the body kick.
Rumper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rumper tries to keep at a distance but Mikhailov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov jumps guard.
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Rumper from controlling successfully.
Rumper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikhailov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rumper has Mikhailov in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumper wants to get back to his feet but Mikhailov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rumper trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rumper trying to keep a closed guard but Mikhailov is proving a slippery customer.
Mikhailov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rumper is retaining full guard.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Mikhailov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mikhailov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mikhailov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Rumper keeps moving.
Mikhailov looking to pass the guard.
Mikhailov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rumper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mikhailov has managed to get both his arms back between Rumper's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumper trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mikhailov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rumper doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhailov circles away.
Rumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikhailov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rumper's guard.
Rumper is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mikhailov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mikhailov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mikhailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikhailov, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mikhailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikhailov, not yet.
Rumper wants to stand but Mikhailov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rumper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Viktor Mikhailov just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Rumper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rumper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mikhailov.
Rumper shoots for a takedown but Mikhailov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikhailov dives in for a single leg takedown but Rumper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rumper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rumper fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mikhailov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper tries to lock up and control but Mikhailov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumper is trying to escape the mount.
Rumper is working hard here to advance position.
Rumper wants to control but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Mikhailov controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rumper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mikhailov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mikhailov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mikhailov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rumper regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mikhailov stands up and waves to Rumper to follow him.
Rumper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhailov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rumper's head.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Rumper keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumper trying to control the position.
Mikhailov prevents Rumper from getting back to his feet.
Rumper trying to strike off his back.
Rumper working a defensive guard but Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Rumper trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rumper wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rumper is defended easily by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rumper has a takedown stuffed.
Mikhailov gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov gets control of Rumper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mikhailov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mikhailov can't do much from the bottom here.
Rumper controls the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Mikhailov is right now.
Mikhailov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rumper wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikhailov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Rumper has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mikhailov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mikhailov tries to clinch up.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikhailov as he avoids it easily.
Mikhailov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rumper defends well and Mikhailov ends up having to push Rumper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mikhailov scores with a head kick. Rumper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mikhailov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mikhailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mikhailov misses with a body kick.
Rumper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhailov sprawls and moves away.
Rumper avoids the body shot from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mikhailov wants it to stay on the feet.
Rumper looks to land a body kick but Mikhailov moved away.
Rumper shoots in but Mikhailov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rumper tries for a takedown but Mikhailov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches up with Rumper, looking for a takedown. Mikhailov pushes Rumper against the cage but Rumper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rumper attempts a counter takedown but Mikhailov avoids it well and moves away.
Mikhailov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikhailov throws a sloppy head kick and Rumper moves out of range easily.
It looked like Rumper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikhailov.
Rumper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mikhailov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rumper wants to break free but Mikhailov has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rumper breaks the clinch.
Mikhailov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd Rumper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Mikhailov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mikhailov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Mikhailov.
I've got Mikhailov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikhailov!
Viktor Mikhailov is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 1235 p4p, 153 weight class) and Pietro De Negri (ranked 4401 p4p, 451 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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150 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pietro De Negri!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daebyeol dives in for a single leg takedown but De Negri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Negri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daebyeol counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Negri!
De Negri is trying to control Daebyeol's posture but Daebyeol avoids it.
Daebyeol trying to control the position but De Negri is working away.
Daebyeol just content to control the position.
Daebyeol is working De Negri over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri wants to get back to his feet but Daebyeol drags him back down.
De Negri regains half guard.
De Negri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daebyeol throws a strike but De Negri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri has his hands on Daebyeol's head, controlling the position.
Daebyeol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daebyeol seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Daebyeol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Daebyeol looking to sit in guard and control but De Negri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daebyeol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Negri trying to control the position from guard on top but Daebyeol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Negri won't allow Daebyeol to sweep him here.
De Negri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daebyeol managing to control the position.
Daebyeol keeping moving, preventing De Negri from controlling successfully.
De Negri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daebyeol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Negri stands up from Daebyeol's guard - De Negri perhaps looking for a knockout.
De Negri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daebyeol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Daebyeol passes to side control.
De Negri wants to control but Daebyeol postures up.
Daebyeol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daebyeol trying to control the position but De Negri is working away.
Daebyeol avoids the strikes from the bottom by De Negri.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Negri is not content to let Daebyeol control the position.
De Negri is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Daebyeol is controlling him well.
De Negri is not content to let Daebyeol control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri is trying to get back to half guard.
De Negri wants to control but Daebyeol postures up.
De Negri is looking to reverse the position.
De Negri can't do much from the bottom here.
De Negri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daebyeol trying to control the action but De Negri is working from the bottom.
De Negri wants to improve his position but Daebyeol is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Rhee Daebyeol will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daebyeol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Negri is trying to defend but Daebyeol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Negri tries to get to full guard but Daebyeol has control of the leg.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but De Negri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daebyeol controlling the pace.
De Negri has his hands clasped together around Daebyeol's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol throws a strike but De Negri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol distracts De Negri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Negri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daebyeol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Negri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Daebyeol from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Negri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Daebyeol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Negri can do to turn this around?
De Negri has momentary wrist control but Daebyeol slips an elbow through the middle.
Daebyeol landing with the ground and pound.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daebyeol trying to control but De Negri is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Negri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Daebyeol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Negri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daebyeol's guard.
Daebyeol keeping moving, preventing De Negri from controlling successfully.
De Negri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Negri looking to sit in guard and control but Daebyeol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Negri wants to stand but Daebyeol is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol with a nice head shot there.
De Negri working for submissions but it's allowed Daebyeol to get to half guard.
De Negri is trying to stand back up but Daebyeol is controlling him
Daebyeol prevents De Negri from improving his position.
De Negri keeps trying to improve his position.
Daebyeol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daebyeol trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri is staying active underneath Daebyeol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daebyeol is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Negri is trying to get back to full guard.
Daebyeol looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Negri is refusing to be controlled, as Daebyeol sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that second round.
That's time! Daebyeol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt - Daebyeol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daebyeol darts in looking for a takedown but De Negri gets double underhooks and turns Daebyeol into the cage.
De Negri shoots in but Daebyeol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Negri throws a sloppy head kick
and Daebyeol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daebyeol.
Daebyeol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daebyeol stopping the sweep attempt from De Negri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri is trying to control the position but Daebyeol postures up.
De Negri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daebyeol looking to pass the guard.
De Negri working a defensive guard here.
Daebyeol lands a couple of elbows.
Daebyeol scoring with some ground and pound.
Daebyeol is looking to work some ground and pound but De Negri has wrist control.
Daebyeol stands up over De Negri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Daebyeol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daebyeol works over De Negri with some ground and pound from guard.
De Negri is trying to control the position but Daebyeol postures up.
Daebyeol controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol is fighting to break De Negri's control of his arms but De Negri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daebyeol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Negri wants to get back to his feet but Daebyeol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daebyeol lands a couple of elbows.
De Negri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Negri pulls Daebyeol in to control the position.
Daebyeol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Negri taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on De Negri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daebyeol trying to control the position but De Negri is working away.
De Negri is looking for a sweep.
Daebyeol scoring with punches and elbows.
De Negri wants to control but Daebyeol postures up.
De Negri tries to bench press Daebyeol off him but Daebyeol keeps the position.
Daebyeol working the ground and pound from side control.
Daebyeol scores with punches from side control.
Daebyeol controls the position.
Daebyeol lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daebyeol's best efforts.
De Negri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Negri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daebyeol is one step ahead there.
De Negri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Daebyeol from controlling successfully.
Daebyeol controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daebyeol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daebyeol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Negri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Daebyeol gets a double leg takedown into De Negri's guard.
De Negri is wriggling around but Daebyeol manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebyeol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daebyeol with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Negri wants to control but Daebyeol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Negri controlling the position for now.
De Negri misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Negri looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Daebyeol content to control rather than advance.
De Negri is trying to get back to full guard.
Daebyeol frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
De Negri taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Negri working to try and regain half guard.
De Negri taking shots to the head.
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
De Negri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daebyeol controlling the position easily from mount.
Daebyeol landing strikes from the mount and De Negri is in trouble!
Daebyeol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daebyeol working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol landing punches.
Daebyeol lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Negri is rocked!
Daebyeol looking to finish De Negri with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Negri!
De Negri is still in real trouble! Can Daebyeol finish him?
Daebyeol controlling the pace for now.
De Negri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daebyeol scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Negri?
Daebyeol cracks De Negri with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
Kim Rhee Daebyeol retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 694 p4p, 94 weight class) and Brian Dann (ranked 2729 p4p, 314 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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186 lbs
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196 lbs
9 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Dann!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cathaway.
Dann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cathaway tries to avoid it but Dann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cathaway to the ground. Cathaway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cathaway throws a head kick that misses.
Cathaway drops Dann with a naaaaasty hook - Dann is in real trouble here! Cathaway dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ruger (ranked 976 p4p, 102 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 2042 p4p, 198 weight class). Ithamar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger gets caught napping as Ithamar dives in and scores a takedown. Ruger manages to retain guard.
Ithamar stopping the sweep attempt from Ruger.
Ithamar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ithamar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ithamar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruger's guard.
Ruger wants to get back to full guard.
Ithamar wants to control but Ruger is keeping him busy.
Ithamar wants to pass the guard but Ruger is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar moves nicely into side control.
Ruger struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger is trying to improve his position.
Ithamar tries to advance to mount but Ruger denies him.
Ithamar is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruger is defending well.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruger can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ithamar is staying tight to Ruger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ithamar trying to control the position but Ruger is working away.
Ithamar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at All Star Performance Institute. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ruger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ithamar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ithamar works to advance to full mount. Ruger defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ithamar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruger is squirming around, avoiding Ithamar's attempts to control the action.
Ruger is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger tries to hold on but Ithamar pushes him away.
Ithamar working for a guillotine from mount but Ruger is in no mood to give up.
Ithamar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ruger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ruger and Ithamar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ithamar trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger is looking to regain half guard here but Ithamar keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ruger is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar prevents Ruger from improving his position.
Ithamar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ruger really wants to buck Ithamar off and get back to his feet.
Ithamar has isolated one of Ruger's arms. Ruger looking to fight him off but Ithamar twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar is the new featherweight champion!
As Ezekiel Ithamar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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